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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,332 and 337,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,332 and 337,257 is: 495,972.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,332 : 337,257 = 337,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,332/337,257 = 337,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,332x = 337,257 × 337,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,332x = 113,742,284,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,742,284,049/229,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,972.15

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